Explore the Family Name Vakharia
The meaning of Vakharia
Indian (Gujarat): Kshatriya and Jain name from Gujarati vaakh meaning ‘household furniture or goods’.
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How common is the last name Vakharia in the United States?
The surname Vakharia has seen a rise in its popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 80,812th most common, but by 2010, it had risen to 61,436th. This represents an impressive increase of nearly 24%. The raw count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, increasing from 218 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, marking a 50% growth. As a proportion of the total population, per 100,000 people, the surname Vakharia also increased from 0.08 to 0.11, indicating a 37.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #61,436 | 23.98% |
| Count | 218 | 327 | 50% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vakharia
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Vakharia surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group made up 86.7% of the total, and by 2010, it had grown to 90.52%, representing a 4.41% increase. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 6.42% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained stable at 4.59%, while the Hispanic representation slightly decreased from 2.29% to 2.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.7% | 90.52% | 4.41% |
| White | 4.59% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.42% | 2.75% | -57.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.14% | -6.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |